Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 12, 2005
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Continuation Grant Application to the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education, and if approved, accept funding for English Literacy and Civics Education Program, 2005-2006 - $67,538 (Adult and Community Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education, has issued a request for applications to continue supplemental funding from July 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006, for English Literacy and Civics Education programs.

The District seeks Year Two Continuation Funds of $67,538.

The targeted populations to benefit from requested funding include: educationallly disadvantaged adults, under-educated adults, immigrant adults including migrant farm workers, limited English proficient adults, adults and children participating in family literacy, adults in the workplace, miniority adults, adults with disabilities, institionalized, incarcerated, and/or homeless adults.

Attached is a summary of educational services provided and utilization of grant funds.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, grant funds of $67,538 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. Indirect cost is included in the grant application.

EVALUATION

06/30/06

SUBMITTED BY: Karine Johns, Supervisor of Adult Instruction

Kenneth R. Allen, Ed.D.
Director, Adult and Community Education
(813) 276-5654 x 226
Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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